Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / May 2008

This August will be the last month, me as a bachelor. I'm extremely
nervous and excited at the same time. I guess it happened to anyone
who going to get married.
I just want a happy, small wedding with my future wife that I meet

With so many boats ranging from new to older, I'm wondering where the
Carnival Fascination fits in the scale with the other Carnival boats.
Is it one of the nicer ones, or one of the older ones?
Joe in Fl

Any comments on this ship.  I am taking my 10 year old daughter on her
first cruise in August.  We are going to Key West and Cozumel on a 4
Night cruise
Thanks

A good friend is going on the Carnival Ecstasy in June, it will be her
first cruise.
Does Carnival give you beach/pool towels in your cabin or are they by
the pool?  Also do they give you towels to take ashore?

I know NCL puts on the price of a cruise what they call a service fee of
$10.00 a day p.p.         I always thought that was for your tips,but
they have it in their brochure tips are at your discretion and they list
the suggested amt's.                        Have to find what ...

I received this notice from Royal Caribbean and thought it would be of
interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.  
Best regards,

Happy mothers day to all my cruising friends,and if on a cruise,or have
an upcoming one have a good one
                                                                                                      <
cruise lover>

For years I have posted the Vancouver Information sheet for those
cruising to Alaska on here.
This year I have several requests to update because of the Canadian
Dollar gains on the US Dollar. I also had a request to change some links

To Whom It May Concern:
Due to popular demand, here is a list of cruise line phone numbers and
related Website contacts. It is constantly being updated with the newest
information if and/or when necessary. This also helps fill-in the contact

Returning from the Star Princess, I want to report that their Anytime
dining is a great thing.  The dining room opens around 5:30p, and the
dress requirements are quite relaxed.  Traditional dining is also
available for early and late seating for those who enjoy dressing up

Has anyone applied for and received a passport in the past month or so?
What is the turn around time right now?  Did you use the expedited service?
Thanks
Momma

I'm going on a cruise to the Mediterannian at the end of the month.
We'll be using TAP Airlines.  I can't seem to find anywhere on their
site where a boarding pass can be printed out when the time comes.
Anyone familiar with that airline, and can give me some pointers about

I'd like to hear from any Aussies or Kiwis who have booked through
Vacations on Line.  Some of their deals are so far below what's
available from any TA in Australia that I know of and I'd like to take
advantage of them. I've always booked cruise/fly packages through my

To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information/press release from the trades/Carnival Cruise
Lines and thought it may be of  interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing...

Does anyone have a recommendation for hotels in Rome?
I have never been to Rome and was thinking of being near the Spanish
Steps area.
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